What Is the Appropriate Nonparametric Method to Compare Two Populations

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate nonparametric method to compare two populations when the samples are independent and where the normality requirement necessary to perform the parametric test is NOT satisfied?

• A) Wilcoxon rank sum test
• B) sign test
• C) Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test
• D) equal-variance t test of

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